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A: The State Bar of New Mexico must be notified of addres changes within 30 days of the change. An Address of Record, Street Address, phone number and email address are mandatory information. Rule 24.102.1 NMRA.
To report a change of address, please go to www.sbnm.org/mydashboard and click on Update My Address under My Account.
The State Bar will inform the Supreme Court regarding your Address of Record, Street Address, phone numbers and email address.
A: Yes, you may have a different mailing address other than your address of record.
A: No. The address of record will be published in the directory and on the web site. There are no exceptions.
A: Yes. We can insure you get no mail from the State Bar or third parties who use the State Bar files for mailing. Alternatively, we can restrict your information from going to third parties but still have you get mail from the State Bar.
A: Contact the Supreme Court at https://supremecourt.nmcourts.gov/supreme-court/for-attorneys/, then choose "Change of Name" in the left panel.
***The name of record will not be changed until the Supreme Court issues a clerk's certificate of the name change.***
A: Just contact us at address@sbnm.org.
A: Obtain a post office box. There must be an address of record for each member.
A: Yes, you will need to update each time you move.
A: If you'll be leaving New Mexico, there are a few things you should take care of. The first thing you should do is contact the State Bar and the Supreme Court to change your address, both mailing and physical. This will ensure delivery of important mailings such as your annual license statement and your continuing legal education mailings. You will also want to determine whether inactive or active status is best for you. Many members retain active status to keep their option of practicing in New Mexico available at all times. This can be done by paying the active license each year and complying with the minimum continuing legal education requirements.
To order a replacement bar card please furnish your name, address, and bar id. Please allow two to four weeks to receive a replacement Bar Card. Send your request to: info@sbnm.org or State Bar of New Mexico, PO Box 92860, Albuquerque, NM 87199.
A: If you are a new attorney in the state of New Mexico, any questions regarding your Admission, Swearing-In Ceremony and signing of the Roll of Attorneys can found on the Supreme Court FAQ page.
A: Certificates of Good Standing are issued by the New Mexico Supreme Court, and state that a member is in good standing. Any past disciplinary action or suspension is noted on the Certificate of Good Standing. Call 505-827-4860 or the Supreme Court website to request this document. The charge for a Certificate of Good Standing is $1.00.
A: A Statement of Discipline is similar to a Certificate of Good Standing in that it notes any disciplinary action taken against an attorney, but it is obtained from the Disciplinary Board at a cost of $10. The Statement of Discipline is required by some states when applying to take the bar exam or for admission on motion. This document needs to be requested in writing and the attorney will need to waive his/her right to confidentiality. You may contact the Disciplinary Board at (505) 842-5781. This report can only be requested by the practicing attorney or by persons/entities who provide the practicing attorney's waiver.
A: A Letter of Membership can be obtained from the State Bar of New Mexico. Call (505) 797-6000, write or email license@sbnm.org to request this document. A Letter of Membership states when a member was admitted to the Bar and their current membership status. This may be required by other states when applying to take the bar exam. This letter can only be requested by the practicing attorney.
A: Inactive status is for those members who are eligible for active status but are not currently practicing law in New Mexico and have completed an application for inactive status. There are no continuing legal education requirements during the time you are on the inactive status. An inactive status application is required, you can request the application by calling the State Bar at 505-797-6054 or emailing license@sbnm.org.
A: To reinstate from Inactive status, you'll need to follow the reinstatement procedures found on the Board of Bar Examiners website: www.nmexam.org.
A: Members of the state bar in active status who, by February 1 of the licensing year, do not comply with any of the license renewal requirements in Paragraph C of this rule or receive a waiver under Paragraph D of this rule shall be assessed a late fee of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275.00) to be paid no later than April 30 of the licensing year. Payment of the late fee does not eliminate the requirement to comply with the license renewal requirements in Paragraph C of this rule.
Members of the state bar in inactive status who, by February 1, do not comply with one or more of the annual membership renewal requirements set forth in this rule shall be assessed a late fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) to be paid no later than April 30 of the licensing year. If an inactive status member’s dues and late penalty are not received before the last day of April, the inactive status member shall be automatically placed on inactive suspended status by the State Bar of New Mexico. During the period of delinquency, the inactive status member shall not be in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico.
A:The Supreme Court requires all members to pay annual fees each January 1st. Members should plan for this yearly payment to avoid the possibility of suspension for nonpayment of fees. We accept credit card payments. If you contact us by January 1, we are able to give you payment plan options.
A: Members of the state bar in active status who, by February 1 of the licensing year, do not comply with any of the license renewal requirements in Rule 24-102 or receive a waiver shall be assessed a late fee of two hundred seventy-five dollars ($275.00) to be paid no later than April 30 of the licensing year. Payment of the late fee does not eliminate the requirement to comply with the license renewal requirements.
Members of the state bar in inactive status shall, no later than February 1, renew the member’s inactive membership with the State Bar of New Mexico. Inactive status membership renewal shall be comprised of completion of an annual inactive status registration statement as provided in Rule 24-102.1 NMRA; and payment to the executive director of the State Bar of New Mexico an annual inactive status membership fee, which fee shall be determined and fixed by the Board of Bar Commissioners prior to January of each calendar year.
A: The annual license fees for active and inactive status members shall be determined and fixed by the Board and approved by the Supreme Court prior to January of each calendar year.
A: Newly admitted members who have never been admitted to another state or country received a reduced amount in their first full year.
A: Yes. For more information regarding which states we share reciprocity with and the Rules & Requirements you can find the answers at www.nmexam.org.
A: Any member suspended because of nonpayment of license fees or penalties shall be required to petition the Board of Bar Examiners for reinstatement www.nmexam.org, and as a condition precedent to any granting of reinstatement shall be required to pay a reinstatement fee of: A. twice that member's then license fee, plus B. fees in arrears, plus C. accrued late penalty payments.